CrossFit South Brooklyn

Established 2007

Fit55+

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Fit 55+: Staying Strong, Mobile, and Able

What is Fit 55+?

Fit 55+ is a strength and conditioning class for older adults who want to move and use their bodies and are not content to simply sit on the couch getting older. Research points to development of chronic disease in older populations not as a consequence of aging alone, but as a product of decreased activity and less-than-healthy lifestyle choices. Strength training and conditioning can help both stave off, as well as reduce, the effects of many chronic diseases. As the old adage goes: “If you don’t move it, you lose it.”

Fit 55+ will help you:

  • Build muscular strength and joint integrity
  • Increase and maintain bone density
  • Improve cardiovascular function
  • Improve pulmonary function
  • Improve balance, coordination, and mobility
  • Reduce your risk of falling (and be more resilient in case you do)
  • Maintain independence and improve quality of life

Who is this class for?

Any older adult who wants to exercise in a fun, safe, and inclusive manner. Whether you’re a total newcomer to resistance training or more of a veteran, our classes will challenge you to become better.

What does a class look like?

A typical class will start with a series of light warm up movements to get your heart and joints ready for exercise. From there we’ll move onto the strength training portion of class, using a variety of tools to help you develop strength. You’ll use both weight training and body weight exercises of the upper and lower body to develop and maintain muscular strength and joint integrity.

After the strength training portion of class we’ll move on to the conditioning portion. Here the goal is to get a bit sweaty and elevate your heart rate for a while to improve heart function and lung capacity. To this task we’ll use a variety of equipment and modes like: rowing machines, exercise bicycles, sled pushes, sandbag training, and bodyweight exercises, in addition to many others. The variety keeps it engaging and more fun (we think) than just walking on a treadmill for an hour. Finally, we’ll end with a few cool down stretches to relax your heart rate and your mind before you head out of the gym.

Schedule

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11am

Pricing & Sign-Up

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Physical Therapy

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Physical Therapy with Coach Katie

Katie brings a collection of experiences to the table, combining 5 years on the coaching floor, 4 years in the clinic, as well as 4 years on the ActiveLife staff as a one on one programming coach for injury and performance. An athlete herself, Katie understands the considerable amount of hard work it takes to reach big goals, as well as the psychological toll an injury can take. If there is one major lesson that Katie has learned over the years, it is that with proper guidance through the rehabilitation process, one does not need to put their life on hold due to an injury.

Coach Katie believes that training individuals to return to sport is an art. It is a systematic, objective process that is tailored to the individual. When participating in one of her rehabilitation programs, it becomes no question whether or not you are ready to deadlift, run, or press a barbell overhead. It will be clear, because her system determines benchmarks to progress you every step of the way.

Her area of expertise ranges anywhere from the weekend warrior, to Sanctionals/Games level CrossFitters, Pro Strongman athletes, competitive powerlifters/weightlifters, and adaptive athletes. All in all, Katie is excited to have found the best of both worlds, where she is able to help people of all ages and abilities bridge the gap between rehabilitation and lifelong wellness/fitness.

Physical Therapy Consult

    • One on one 60 min session
    • A full body movement assessment (passive and active)
    • Hands on treatment to address imbalances
    • Refinement of movement quality
    • Movement modifications/scaling options for group class (if necessary)
    • Follow up email summarizing assessment results, corrective exercise prescription , including 2 warmups/cooldowns specific to address limitations!

Pricing:

  • Physical Therapy Consult: $185
  • 5 Pack: $850 ($170 per session, includes consult)
  • 10 Pack: $1,600 ($160 per session, includes consult)

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Injury Prevention/Rehab Programming

If you find yourself skipping out in the gym due to nagging aches and pains, then this program is the right fit for you. Building a stronger, more resilient body takes time and consistency. With guidance from coach Katie, you can progress towards your goals while also nursing an injury.

  • 4-5x/week programming, 60min-2 hours depending on individual
  • Corrective exercises combined with strength training to address movement limitations
  • Thoughtful conditioning pieces to help facilitate the healing process while also helping you stay in shape
  • Weekly video review/movement feedback via TrueCoach

Pricing:

  • Level 1 Package: $405/month
    • Physical therapy 1x/month ($170/session)
    • 4-5x/week strength and conditioning programming ($235/month)
    • Open Gym Membership required
  • Level 2 Package: $555/month
    • Physical therapy 2x/month ($160/sesion)
    • 4-5x/week strength and conditioning programming ($235/month)
    • 15% open gym discount (price not included)
  • Level 3 Package: $835/month
    • Physical therapy 4x/month ($150/sesion)
    • 4-5x/week strength and conditioning programming ($235/month)
    • 25% open gym discount (price not included)

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Massage Therapy

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In our never-ending quest to be your one-stop fitness shop, we’re very happy to offer massage therapy with Leah DeCesare, LMT!

Leah is a licensed massage therapist in the state of New York, where she was born and raised. A graduate of the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences in 2009, she brings a decade of professional experience to her table. Shortly after obtaining her license, she earned additional certifications in sports and medical massage. She has worked in personal training studios, chiropractic offices, private studios, various gyms, community health centers, and at a variety of races and athletic events.

Leah maintains that truly skilled massage therapy has been the most effective modality for any physical ailments she’s personally dealt with, and has made it her mission to frame it in the larger discussion of physical rehabilitation. Her sessions are resolution-oriented, incorporating myofascial release, deep tissue work, trigger point therapy, ART, and rhythmic proprioception rebalancing.

In tandem with her massage therapy study, Leah is informed by her own experiences as a competitive powerlifter since 2012. She competes within USA Powerlifting and is a former New York state record holder in her weight class’ Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift, and overall total in the raw open division. She has worked extensively with strength athletes since making lifting such an integral part of her life, so she understands common myoskeletal issues they often develop.

Schedule

Available Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. Other times may be available upon request.

Contact

E-mail Leah at leah.decesare [at] gmail.com to set up an appointment.

Pricing

30 minutes: $65
60 minutes: $125
90 minutes: $180

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Cancellation Policy

Appointments cancelled within 24 hours are subjected to the full cost of the session.

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